Alastair Cook has been backed in many quarters this week to end his run drought - but it seems the England captain does not share that faith.

Cook won the toss ahead of the second Test against India at Lord's but instead of choosing to bat - as is customary when calling correctly - he put India in.

The England captain has not scored a Test hundred for 25 innings, was out for just five in the first innings at Trent Bridge and is under pressure for his captaincy as his side have not won for nine matches in the ultimate form of the game.

Bad call? Alastair Cook won the toss but chose to field first in the second Test against India at Lord's

Cook had been backed by coach Peter Moores, who said: ‘He has been through this situation before. That is what makes great Test players: they can ride through it and come back strong. He will be very keen to put his mark on Lord’s. He is a top-flight player. He has to stay strong.’

And the skipper's opening partner Sam Robson said: 'He's a world-class player, he's one of England's best-ever players there's no doubt about that, we're all aware of that. All the close followers of the game who know what they're talking about realise that as well.

'There is no doubt that runs are not far away for him.'

Despite the old adage of 'Win the toss, think about bowling first, then bat', India captain MS Dhoni said he would also have fielded had he won the toss and the majority of the Sky commentary team thought Cook had made the correct the decision.

Both England and India are unchanged and Jimmy Anderson will surely be looking forward to bowling at Ravi Jadeja later in the day after the events of this week.

Anderson has been reported by the Indians for a Level Three offence after allegedly pushing Jadeja at Trent Bridhe and if found guilt he could face a four-Test ban.